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Making up for distance

Started by holliberri, May 09, 2011, 11:45:03 AM

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holliberri

Thought this could apply to anyone: a GP with a GC far away, kids that couldn't make it home for Christmas, or perhaps a spouse deployed overseas...er, within reason, and all.  I'm not all about skyping for 2 hours every single Sunday...but I see where this would be such a good fit for our relationship with our in-laws if we could use it here and there and for brief moments. I feel like they'd be more incorporated into our lives that way.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703280904576247152267875970.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLE_Video_Third

Pooh

That's great.  Also shows that grandparent aged people (cough, cough) aren't too far gone to be able to learn all this techo-gadgetity stuff!   ???
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. -
Joseph Campbell

luise.volta

And GREAT grandparents (cough, cough) with GREAT grandchildren in COLLEGE!
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

holliberri

In my defense, I just call the greats "GPs" too...so it was all inclusive! LOL.


luise.volta

That's what mine do, too. The "handle" is too long, otherwise!  ;D
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama